Author Archives: PSC

You Want ME to Search for a Bomb?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by PSC

You Want ME to Search for a Bomb? Rick Colliver The policy of many organizations, in response to a bomb threat call, is immediate evacuation, especially in a location that is open to the general public.  There may be instances … Continue reading →

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Research The Private Security Firms That Are Best For Your Career

Posted on December 11, 2012 by PSC

Research Private Security Firms and Find the Best Security Career for You by Ed Hinman, Director of Recruitment, Selection, and Training,Gavin de Becker & Associates Post 9/11 America is stacked with private security companies that specialize in everything from executive protection … Continue reading →

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New EP book: PRINCIPAL PROTECTION; Lessons Learned

Posted on November 16, 2012 by PSC

PRINCIPAL PROTECTION; Lessons Learned The Evolution of Protective Operations by R.E. “Rick” Colliver Available now from Varro Press Protection, like any other process, is evolutionary. And we should agree that a large part of any evolutionary process is failure, which … Continue reading →

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Global risk management in a time of radical change

Posted on May 4, 2012 by PSC

Events with an adverse effect on people and operations around the globe continue unabated. This fact cannot be ignored if you expect to survive and compete in the future, and proactive risk management is the crucial element to success. Bruce … Continue reading →

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Earn ASIS and ABCHS credits at the PSC

Posted on April 25, 2012 by PSC

PSC Conference attendees earn ASIS and ABCHS continuing education credits If you are a member of ASIS International or the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security (ABCHS), or both, you can earn the required continuing education credits you need … Continue reading →

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ABCHS members will get CMU recertification credits for attendance at the PSC Conference

Posted on April 16, 2012 by PSC

ABCHS members will get CMU recertification credits for attendance at the PSC Conference Marianne Schmid, CAO of the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, confirmed that ABCHS members will get up to 21 CMU (Continuing Maintenance Units) for recertification … Continue reading →

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Job: Close Protection Instructor

Posted on March 23, 2012 by PSC

The Treadstone Group, Inc., a North Carolina-based security risk mitigation consultancy, is seeking a part-time instructor to assist with three, three-day protective operations courses for certified law enforcement officers that will be taught through a local community college.  Details

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Leadership in Executive Protection

Posted on March 8, 2012 by PSC

What is leadership today? What has happened to the so called leaders of the industry? Who really makes the decisions that affects the lives of the people that we protect? Has the profession sold out? Continue reading →

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New Workplace Violence Standards

Posted on March 2, 2012 by PSC

New Standards For Workplace Violence Prevention And Incident Investigations by Michael Nossaman Two documents published last year put new demands on businesses to implement effective safety measures to reduce the incidence of workplace violence. In September, OSHA issued a compliance … Continue reading →

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Get Better At Networking

Posted on February 24, 2012 by PSC

GET BETTER AT NETWORKING by Michael Nossaman In business, the goal of networking is to get something of value. For many, that means a new job or more business.  Unfortunately, for most people, their networking strategy and tactics will never work.  … Continue reading →

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